holy order

• Comunidade ou grupo religioso cujos membros fazem votos solenes, especialmente no cristianismo, como monges, monjas ou frades; também pode se referir ao estado ou condição de pertencer a essa comunidade.

A religious community or group of people who have taken solemn vows, typically in Christianity, such as monks, nuns, or friars.

1. B2formal

   A religious community or society of people who have taken vows, such as monks or nuns.

   Ordem religiosa

   • He joined a holy order after years of spiritual searching.
   • The monastery belongs to an ancient holy order.
   • She took her final vows and became a member of the holy order.

2. Sacrament of ordinationB2formal

   The rite or sacrament by which a person is ordained as a priest, minister, or other religious leader.

   Ordem sacra

   • He received holy orders in a grand ceremony at the cathedral.
   • The bishop conferred holy orders upon the new deacons.
   • Holy orders are considered one of the seven sacraments in some Christian traditions.